Choral Favorites
Voce celebrates the history of choral music through familiar works. When set in juxtaposition with newer music, we can better appreciate the sounds of the past and present.
“Come to the Woods”
Enjoy this spring concert highlight entitled, "Come to the Woods" by composer Jake Runestad. This piece sets the words of naturalist John Muir describing his childlike wonder at the sight of an approaching thunderstorm.
Excerpt from a live performance on April 1, 2023
David Mann, conductor
CJ Capen, pianist
“Dark Night of the Soul”
Ola Gjeilo’s “Dark Night of the Soul” sets the introspective words of St. John of the Cross’ sixteenth-century poem. The choir begins with an expansive tapestry of contemporary harmonies while the piano guides the full ensemble through fourteen minutes of transcendental beauty.
Excerpt from performance on December 17, 2022
David Mann, conductor
CJ Capen, pianist
Soprano soloists: Ellen Broetzmann, Lauren Flynn
Quartet: Yuan-Ju Liu, Jonathan Toomer, and Robert Salzberg, violinist; Anna Kobylski, cellist
“Christus”
This clip features two movements from Felix Mendelssohn's unfinished oratorio, Christus.
Excerpt from a live performance on Dec 19, 2021
David Mann, conductor
CJ Capen, organ
Soloists: Lisa Newton, soprano; Felix Polendey, tenor; Purev Arslan, baritone; Tom Korch, bass
Quintet: Kristian Ko and Hillary Ford, violin; Robert Salzberg, viola; Anna Kobylski, cello; Sara Farris, bass
“Morgenwanderung”
Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847) was the sister of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) and is considered one of the most prolific female composers of the 19th century. This piece entitled, "Morgenwanderung" [Morning Hike] encapsulates the beautiful flowers and curious creatures of a forest emerging at daybreak.
Excerpt from a live performance on April 1, 2023
David Mann, conductor
CJ Capen, pianist
Vocal quartet: Lauren Flynn, soprano; Laura Walsh, alto; Felix Polendey, tenor; David Evans, bass